painted Keris

chregu · 16th March 2013, 10:40 AM

hello together

'd like to introduce you to my newest.
I bought him last night, he belonged to a traveling salesman who has brought him from Indonesia.
I've seen many keris, I own a few, but still almost no painted.
who knows more about it? All information is welcome

thank you
Chregu

David · 16th March 2013, 04:35 PM

Painted sheaths are referred to as sunggingan Chregu. There has been a little bit of resurgence in the art of late, but yours appears to be an older example which is a bit rarer.

Rick · 16th March 2013, 09:09 PM

It looks like the seal of Mataram is painted on the wrangka .
This keris looks old and well crafted .

Jean · 16th March 2013, 09:10 PM

I can't tell if this sheath is old or not but I notice that the atasan was broken in 2 places. The decoration shows the blazon of the Solo kraton but the finish is not that good.
The blade looks old and the pamor is nice (Tirto Tejo?) but it lacks elegance due to the indistinct and uneven waves, these pieces are often attributed to Cirebon, any other opinion?
Best regards

Rick · 16th March 2013, 09:21 PM

Pre WWII blade ?
Dress is 60's-70's and it's had a beating ?

Pamor control seems pretty good .

chregu · 17th March 2013, 04:40 PM

hello together

many thanks for all your information.
to repeat: painted sheaths are called "sunggingan".
"The decoration shows the blazon of the Solo kraton". is it just the whole presentation, or the round part in the middle?
even as an addition: the whole Wrangka thick primed white.
The whole painting is very fine and accurately performed, except everything is painted in gold.

again thanks
beautiful Sunday evening
chregu

Rick · 17th March 2013, 07:00 PM

16th March 2013, 10:40 AM	#1
chregu Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: switzerland Posts: 298	painted Keris hello together 'd like to introduce you to my newest. I bought him last night, he belonged to a traveling salesman who has brought him from Indonesia. I've seen many keris, I own a few, but still almost no painted. who knows more about it? All information is welcome thank you Chregu Attached Images

16th March 2013, 09:10 PM	#4
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	I can't tell if this sheath is old or not but I notice that the atasan was broken in 2 places. The decoration shows the blazon of the Solo kraton but the finish is not that good. The blade looks old and the pamor is nice (Tirto Tejo?) but it lacks elegance due to the indistinct and uneven waves, these pieces are often attributed to Cirebon, any other opinion? Best regards Last edited by Jean; 17th March 2013 at 10:49 AM.

17th March 2013, 04:40 PM	#6
chregu Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: switzerland Posts: 298	hello together many thanks for all your information. to repeat: painted sheaths are called "sunggingan". "The decoration shows the blazon of the Solo kraton". is it just the whole presentation, or the round part in the middle? even as an addition: the whole Wrangka thick primed white. The whole painting is very fine and accurately performed, except everything is painted in gold. again thanks beautiful Sunday evening chregu Attached Images

17th March 2013, 07:00 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Attached Images

16th March 2013, 04:35 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Painted sheaths are referred to as sunggingan Chregu. There has been a little bit of resurgence in the art of late, but yours appears to be an older example which is a bit rarer.

16th March 2013, 09:09 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	It looks like the seal of Mataram is painted on the wrangka . This keris looks old and well crafted .

16th March 2013, 09:21 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Pre WWII blade ? Dress is 60's-70's and it's had a beating ? Pamor control seems pretty good .